항공무장 MBDA가 말레이시아가 도입하는 FA-50에 ASRAAM과 브림스톤 통합을 제안

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말레이시아가 FA-50 18대+18대 주문을 넣었는데, LIMA 2023에서 MBDA가 FA-50에 ASRAAM과 브림스톤 통합을 제안했나 봅니다. 기사상엔 명시적으로 오퍼했다는 내용은 없고 홍보 수준인 것 같습니다. 

2018 싱가폴 에어쇼에서도 ASRAAM을 FA-50과 KF-X에 통합 가능하다고 홍보했었다고 하네요. 

https://militaryleak.com/2023/06/01/mbda-offers-asraam-and-brimstone-missiles-for-royal-malaysian-air-force-fa-50-light-combat-aircraft/

MBDA Offers ASRAAM and Brimstone Missiles for Royal Malaysian Air Force FA-50 LCA

KAI FA-50 FA-50 light combat aircraft (LCA) firing ASRAAM missile.MBDA Offers ASRAAM and Brimstone Missiles for Royal Malaysian Air Force FA-50 LCAJune 1, 2023by Admin

The European multinational developer and manufacturer of missiles MBDA showcased a range of missiles at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) 2023 Exhibition, including those it is offering for Malaysia’s FA-50 light combat aircraft (LCA). On 24 February 2023, KAI announced the signing of a $920 million deal with the Malaysian Ministry of Defence for the purchase of 18 FA-50 Block 20 for the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s light combat aircraft (LCA) and fighter in-lead trainer (FLIT) tender, which is intended to replace the Aermacchi MB-339 and Hawk Mk 108/208 currently in service. On 23 May 2023, Malaysia signed a $920 million final contract with KAI to purchase 18 FA-50 Block 20s. KAI officials said Malaysia is willing to order 18 more FA-50s later.

The FA-50, a multi-role aircraft modeled after the T-50 Golden Eagle advanced trainer aircraft, underscores KAI’s expanding global footprint in the aerospace industry. The Royal Malaysian Air Force and the Polish Air Force variant of FA-50 Block 20 will be equipped with new capabilities not found in any other variants, such as the “PhantomStrike” AESA radar developed by US firm, Raytheon, Chobham air-refuelling probe and “Sniper” advanced targeting pod (ATP), among others. The FA-50 can be externally fitted with Rafael’s Sky Shield or LIG Nex1’s ALQ-200K ECM pods or LITENING targeting pods, and Condor 2 reconnaissance pods to further improve the fighter’s electronic warfare, reconnaissance, and targeting capabilities.

 Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM). (Photo by MBDA)

The Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM), also known by its United States designation AIM-132, is an imaging infrared homing (heat seeking/FOX2 type) air-to-air missile, produced by MBDA UK, that is designed for close-range combat. It is in service in the Royal Air Force (RAF), replacing the AIM-9 Sidewinder. ASRAAM is designed to allow the pilot to fire and then turn away before the opposing aircraft can close for a shot. It flies at well over Mach 3 to ranges in excess of 25 kilometres (16 mi). In February 2018, MBDA in Singapore air show showcased an offer of its ASRAAM medium and short-range air-to-air missiles available for integration for the KAI platforms FA-50 and future KF-X fighter jets.

Brimstone is a ground or air-launched ground attack missile developed by MBDA UK for the UK’s Royal Air Force. It was originally intended for “fire-and-forget” use against mass formations of enemy armour, using a millimetre wave (mmW) active radar homing seeker to ensure accuracy even against moving targets. Brimstone has a 6.3 kg (14 lb) tandem shaped-charge warhead employing a smaller initial charge around 100 g (0.22 lb), designed to initiate reactive armour, followed by a larger, more destructive 6.2 kg (14 lb) charge, designed to penetrate and defeat the base armour. It was estimated that Brimstone would be several times more effective than the AGM-65G Maverick against modern tanks, and 20 times more effective than the BL755 cluster bomb.

 Brimstone air-launched ground attack missile (Photo by MBDA)

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ASRAAM이 적외선 미사일들 중에서는 가장 빠르고 멀리 나간다고 MBDA가 주장하고 있지요.

https://cafe.daum.net/NTDS/515G/3533

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예나 지금이나 독특한

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... 세상에 좋은 것 많은데, 왜...

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레이다로 표적을 추적해서 그 정보를 미사일에 알려줘야 하는 것이 없어서 integration 자체는 훨씬 쉽겠죠. 돈과 시간도 덜 들고.

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기술 외적으론 영연방 국가라 인력들 수급에 괜찮을 듯도 하고요.